Usain Bolt’s final race ended with an unexpected injury, but he’s still a legend

What should have been a triumphant finish to a momentous career ended in injury when Usain Bolt fell to the track in the midst of his last-ever race at the IAAF World Championships in London on Saturday.

Bolt had apparently developed a cramp in his left hamstring just after taking the baton in his anchor leg of the 4×100 relay and was unable to finish.

The United Kingdom went on to win the race, and America and Japan took second and third as Bolt’s teammates helped him limp off of the track.

Image: Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Image: Andy Lyons/Getty Images for IAAF

Image: Patrick Smith/Getty Images

The collapse marked the first time since 2008 that Jamaica lost the event at a major track competition, according to the Washington Post.

Bolt walks straight down the tunnel. No interviews for the media from the great man. Crest fallen. Heart broken. #London2017